Understanding Keratoconus: Causes and Symptoms

Keratoconus is a rare condition affecting your cornea which is normally round and dome-like. However, individuals with keratoconus tend to have “cone-shaped” cornea resulting to distorted vision. Here at the Roholt Vision Institute, patients who suffer from keratoconus may make daily activities of living somewhat difficult such as reading, driving, typing on a computer, cooking, and watching television.

Although the main cause of keratoconus is unknown, it has been shown that the following factors may play a role:

genetics

history of eye injury or prolonged used of hard contact lenses

certain eye conditions such as retinopathy of prematurity, vernal keratoconjunctivitis, and retinitis pigmentosa

systemic diseases like Down syndrome

Symptoms of Keratoconus
The symptoms of keratoconus could be divided into two — early and late. Early symptoms include

blurring of vision

distortion of vision

mild irritation of the eye
glare

increased sensitivity to light

On the other hand, progression of the condition could lead to the following:

increased blurring and distortion of vision

increased nearsightedness

frequent changes with eyeglass prescription

inability to wear contact lenses

Call us at 1-800-481-9545 to learn more about the treatment options available for keratoconus including corneal cross-linking which stops the progression of keratoconus. We look forward to your visit!

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